News overview

Tijdens de nieuwjaarsbijeenkomst sprak burgemeester Roel Wever zijn vertrouwen uit in de toekomst van Heerlen. In zijn toespraak blikte hij terug op een bewogen jaar en keek hij vooruit naar 2026, een jaar dat volgens de burgemeester “ergens over gaat”. Thema’s als veiligheid, zorg, economische ontwikkeling en trots op de stad stonden centraal.

We are working on the redevelopment of Palemigerboord and constructing a roundabout at Heldevierlaan. These works will continue for some time.

To make the city center more attractive to visitors, Heerlen will introduce new rules for the pedestrian zone from the beginning of 2026.

Heerlen receives further government funding for the Prevention with Authority initiative in Heerlen-Noord.

On Thursday, December 18, the municipality of Heerlen signed a new cooperation agreement for the Limburg Sexual Violence Center (CSG).

On Wednesday afternoon, December 17, 2025, Sylvia Schonewille-Vondenhoff and Willy Adema received a royal honor.

The municipality of Heerlen is expanding its sustainability initiative to help even more households make their homes more energy efficient.

On December 10, 2025, the municipality of Heerlen and Buurtteams launched the Heerlen Senior Academy at the Schandelen community center.

Skatepark The Promise is open again. The indoor skatepark was closed for three weeks for renovations. The skatepark has been completely refurbished. All damage has been repaired. The entire top layer has been replaced with new birch wood. This makes the track feel like new again.
New elements have also been added. Existing elements have been repainted. The park now looks fresh and new.